another thing ive read reports that are so adamant that when placing a modi mb next to gumby mb they would challenge anyone to notice the different in an a/b blind listening test. i could understand this from bimby mb to gumby mb but from modi mb to gumby??? rather than just dismissing this is there any real truth in it. i think they were using a jotenheim amp for the test. my budget of 1250 could buy a metrum musette r2r dac with a really good spdif convertor for the same price as a gumby. musette vs gumby seems to be marginal too. the final solution is not straightforward!! modi mb uses 1 r2r dac gumby uses 4 so hard to believe.
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winders
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musickid,
There are about a trillion combinations of stuff out there. You have been all over multiple forums asking these same questions for months. It's probably time for you to get decisive!
Is Mimby as good as Gumby? No way. Mimby is great but not that great. If you want a Musette get a Musette!
There are about a trillion combinations of stuff out there. You have been all over multiple forums asking these same questions for months. It's probably time for you to get decisive!
Is Mimby as good as Gumby? No way. Mimby is great but not that great. If you want a Musette get a Musette!
i ordered a mutec 1.2 dac bridge for an anticipated musette purchase then i returned it in favour of the real deal gumby mb. but yes the combos seem endless and this will be my last audio purchase for a long while so i just want the best outcome. cheers mk
Jimster480
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What amp are you using with that?
I'm debating on what setup to buy for my desktop still.
I really don't know what to get for the AMP.
Since I have mostly low power stuff I really wonder if Magni 2 Uber is all I need.... Although some people said that Magni 2 doesn't do well with low power headphones....
So then I am looking at an O2, but the layout of the O2 is just horrible with the input and output both in the front even on the desktop versions (from both JDS & Mayflower)...
So then I am thinking about asgard 2, but then I read that its a very warm sounding amp and it has feedback on low gain?
I just want a amp to run low impedance stuff with, I doubt I'll ever buy any really heavy cans...
And I want an amp with a pass-through because later on I will connect some nice speakers to it.
if you want to be transported into a different world and category of otl tube amps check the earmaxpro. youll need high impedence headphones like beyer dt880 600's though. beyers sell for just 175£ so you can use the difference on the amp which sells for 699£ and then you will find yourself in real headfi audiophile world. those things you mention are just entry level and we all need to start to somewhere i suppose. good luck
Jimster480
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Nah I wouldn't go that far haha I just want a nice setup for my listening all day every day while I work basically.
earmax pro is every transportable and small
Hey guys i have got a question:
Ive got the following Setup:
Rega Turntable into a PreAmp into the Lyr 2. Headphones are Sennheiser HD800.
I've got 2 questions:
1) The Lyr2 only has 1 input section. I would love to connect my DAP (Onkyo DP-X1a) to the Lyr 2, but i always have to disconnect the RCA cables coming from the PreAmp. Is there smarter way? Or would i Need to buy e.g. a Ragnarök therefore?
2) In case I get myself a Ragnarök: Would I be able to use the balanced function when connected to my Onkyo DP-X1a?
Thanks for your help guys!
Best regards,
Steve
Ive got the following Setup:
Rega Turntable into a PreAmp into the Lyr 2. Headphones are Sennheiser HD800.
I've got 2 questions:
1) The Lyr2 only has 1 input section. I would love to connect my DAP (Onkyo DP-X1a) to the Lyr 2, but i always have to disconnect the RCA cables coming from the PreAmp. Is there smarter way? Or would i Need to buy e.g. a Ragnarök therefore?
2) In case I get myself a Ragnarök: Would I be able to use the balanced function when connected to my Onkyo DP-X1a?
Thanks for your help guys!
Best regards,
Steve
Rag will give you multiple inputs, including balanced (might be tricky to get balanced from a DAP - most likely to involve a DAP to 4-pin XLR, followed by a 4-pin to dual 3-pin XLR cabling).
I, however, would recommend you buy the Schiit SYS for $49, and continue to use your Lyr 2:
http://schiit.com/products/sys
MWSVette
Headphoneus Supremus
I use these...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009MFRW0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
to add a second input on my Lyr...
RickB
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I used to use this when I had need of it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008BMLXAU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
RiflemanFirst
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New happy owner of my first piece of Schiit here. I've had my Fulla 2 for a few days now and it has replaced the old X-Fi sound card (with crappy drivers and noise interference from my video card) that was in my desktop gaming computer. It sounds great with my HD598s and Klipsch Promedia 2.1 speakers.
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I was looking for a good solid state all-rounder for my desktop and settled on the Jotunheim (with the dac). It's sexy, the perfect size, and sounds great. So happy with it! And it doubles as a hand warmer when my fingers are freezing at my desk
Pahani
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I was looking for a good solid state all-rounder for my desktop and settled on the Jotunheim (with the dac). It's sexy, the perfect size, and sounds great. So happy with it! And it doubles as a hand warmer when my fingers are freezing at my desk
Congrats on Jot!
I just picked up a used Stax SRM-1 Mk2 amp. Now THAT'S much more toasty than my Jot!
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